Weekly Update

Writing/Spelling

Wow!  We have learned A LOT about the Revolutionary War!  Students have also chosen their focus topics and are currently researching those.  Focus topics include the Boston Tea Party, taxes, women of the war, etc.  This week we will continue researching and start writing Chapters 1 and 2 of our Informational Books!  Because we were not at school on Friday, students did not get their homophone spelling words.  They will get them tomorrow.  The next Spelling Test will be Friday, January 27th.  

Reading 

We have started book clubs, and students are doing great!  As a reminder, sticky note "thinkmarks" and reading the assigned chapters must be completed outside of the book club meeting time, so that all students are prepared during the meeting time!  This preparation can be done at home or at school during independent reading time.  Book clubs meet twice a week, and the groups' schedules are listed on the "Homework" page of the blog.

Math

This week we will review mixed numbers and improper fractions.  Students were told that the Chapter 8 Test was this Wednesday.  However, with the snow day, we are pushing it back to this Friday, January 20th.

Social Studies

Students are really interested in the Chapter 3 topics.  We have been learning all about the Civil War, slavery, and the Underground Railroad!  Students even played a game to see if they could escape slavery! 

Other Important Info. 

• The school spelling bee is this Friday, January 20th at 1:30 in the cafe side of the gym.  Good luck, Michael and Hannah! 
• A class list with students' names will be sent home to aid students in making valentines!    
• Six Flags Read to Succeed reading logs are due Friday, February 24th for your child to earn a free Six Flags ticket!